Camping Le Picard

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Entrance
Swimming pool
Pitches
Pitches

  • Peaceful rural site 10 minutes' drive from Le Molay-Littry
  • Less than an hour from ferry ports at Cherbourg and Caen
  • Bar-restaurant overlooking the heated outdoor pool
Seeking somewhere for a first night after the ferry to Cherbourg or Caen? Friendly Tournières site Camping Le Picard certainly fits that bill – less than an hour’s drive from either port (on easy-to-negotiate main roads to help nervous wrong-side-of-the-road drivers acclimatise) and you can be taking a dip in the heated pool or sipping a beer at the bar while plotting your next move. Mind you, perhaps your next move should be… well, not to move at all. This is a mighty fine destination in its own right, with more than enough to keep guests amused for many a day – Bayeux and the D-Day landing beaches are both around 20 minutes’ drive away, and you can get to UNESCO-listed Mont Saint-Michel in just over an hour. Beaches and animal parks are close by for the small sorts, as are cider and Calvados producers for thirsty grownups. And if you really, really don’t want to move at all, there’s that outdoor pool to play about in/recline next to, a fishing pond for quiet rod-dangling days and games of pétanque and table tennis to provide gentle activity. Come along in summer and you’ll not even need to stir yourself for eats and drinks, as the poolside bar-restaurant can supply you with drinks, snacks, kid-friendly meals and home-cooked dinners. (At other times, you’re looking at a barely-arduous 10-minute trip to Le Molay-Littry for supplies, followed by lighting up your barbie if you so desire.)

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Caravan sites 37
Caravans for hire 9
Tent sites 37
RV & Motorhome sites 37
Open now
Opens 31 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/04 and 30/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 04/07 and 25/08.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
  • The bar is open between 04/07 and 25/08.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
  • The snack bar is open between 06 July and 25 August from 7pm to 10pm. On all other dates it can be opened on demand from 7pm, except on Wednesdays.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Italian

Open from Mon, 31 Mar to

Reviews

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Location
9
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10
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10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
8

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot, top owners, clean modern facilities & a heated pool. Private, spacious pitches with water/power. Handy for Bayeux & Normandy beaches. Shop's a bit basic & WiFi can be spotty. Lots loved it, highly recommend.

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Die gute Seele des Platz Delphin halt denn Campingplatz mit ihrem Mann…

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10 out of 10
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10
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9
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10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
6
Michael H.

Powered grass site

Liked Die gute Seele des Platz Delphin halt denn Campingplatz mit ihrem Mann am laufen alles ist liebevoll angelegt und super sauber.
Sanitär Anlage gibt es genug für denn kleinen Platz.
Keine Hunde erlaubt.
Strände und Ausflugsziele in Nähe mit dem Fahrrad zu erreichen.

Disliked Pool darf nur mit Badekleidung und nichtit Short benutzt werden.
Keine Hunde erlaubt
WLAN langsam aber zum streamen reicht es

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From the manager: Dear Madam, Dear Sir,
Dear Guest,

Thank you very much for your kind words about our campsite. We are delighted that you appreciated the cleanliness of the facilities, the peaceful atmosphere, and the convenient location for bike rides to nearby beaches and attractions.

Regarding your comments:

Swimwear policy: We understand that our pool dress code may be surprising to some guests. Please note that we are not the only campsite in France with this regulation—swimming shorts are not permitted for hygiene reasons, in line with French public pool standards. This information is clearly indicated on our website and also in the welcome newsletter sent 7 days before arrival.

Wi-Fi: You're right that our Wi-Fi is limited. It is intended for light browsing and checking emails, not for streaming or bandwidth-heavy use. We are aware of this limitation and continue to look for ways to improve it within the technical constraints of our location.

Pets: As mentioned, pets are not allowed on our campsite in order to preserve the peace and safety of all our guests.

We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again in the future.

Warm regards,
Delphine & Laurent

Lovely stay for 3 nights- would come back

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9
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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Staff/owners, location, facilities and excellent restaurant

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous in every way.

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10 out of 10
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Christine H.

Powered grass site

Liked Everything about this site is thoughtful. The Facilities are clean and modern. Pitches are private and so well kept. Lovely countryside surroundings. Swimming pool was amazing and the hosts were friendly and helpful

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From the manager: Dear Madam, Dear Sir,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you appreciated the cleanliness and modernity of our facilities, as well as the privacy and upkeep of the pitches. It's great to know you enjoyed the peaceful countryside setting and had a great time at the swimming pool. We truly enjoyed having you here and are so pleased our hospitality made a positive impression. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Best regards.
Delphine & Laurent

Lovely quiet, calm and clean site. Friendly family run site.…

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9 out of 10
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9
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10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
9
Graham O.

Powered grass site

Liked Lovely quiet, calm and clean site. Friendly family run site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Dear Sir,

Thank you for your very good review. Hope to see you in the future.
Best regards.
Delphine & Laurent

Lovely, friendly, quiet site.

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Jayne H.

Powered grass site

Liked Lovely quiet site.The toilets showers and washing up areas are very clean as they are cleaned several times a day. I really enjoy being able to order bread daily and collect it in the mornings and practice my french. The pool was an added bonus. Laurent and Delphine take the time to show you to your pitch and round the site on arrival. Would recommend and wouldn't hesitate to stay there again if we return to Normandy.

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From the manager: Dear Madam, Dear Sir,

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the peace and quiet of our site and appreciated the cleanliness of our facilities — we work hard to ensure everything is spotless throughout the day, so your kind words mean a lot.

We’re especially glad you enjoyed the daily bread service and the opportunity to practice your French — c’est toujours un plaisir de vous aider ! It’s also great to know that the pool added to your enjoyment and that you felt welcomed from the moment you arrived.

It was a real pleasure to host you, and we truly hope to see you again if your travels bring you back to Normandy.

Kind regards,
Delphine & Laurent

Quiet and peaceful place. Nice owner. Clean toilets and showers.…

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9 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
9
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
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marta w.

Powered grass site

Liked Quiet and peaceful place. Nice owner. Clean toilets and showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Dear Madam, Dear Sir,

Thank you for your very good note. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you in the future.
Best regards.
Delphine & Laurent

We loved this picturesque well kept site with its new shower block…

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9 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
10
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
ANDREW H.

Powered grass site

Liked We loved this picturesque well kept site with its new shower block and the swimming pool. It is convenient for the Normandy coast and Bayeux. The owners were always friendly and helpful.

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From the manager: Dear Madam, Dear Sir,

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the site, the facilities, and the location. It was a pleasure to have you with us!
Best regards.
Delphine & Laurent

Lovely site, great amenities very clean. Nice food in restaurant. Good location…

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10 out of 10
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10
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Customer service
10
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10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
6
Julieann D.

Powered grass site

Liked Lovely site, great amenities very clean. Nice food in restaurant. Good location to Normandy beaches. Site owner very helpful.
Would stay again.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Dear Madam, Dear Sir,

Thank you very much for this excellent review. See you in the future.
Best regards
Delphine & Laurent

Le calme du camping, la propreté des sanitaires et le bon contact…

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
2
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Fabrice L.

Powered grass site

Liked Le calme du camping, la propreté des sanitaires et le bon contact avec les propriétaires.

Disliked Rien

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From the manager: Chers campeurs,

Merci beaucoup pour cet excellent retour d'expérience.
Au plaisir de vous revoir,

Cordialement,
Delphine & Laurent

Camping calme et emplacements spacieux. à 20 min de la meret 5…

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10 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Aurelie P.

Powered grass site

Liked Camping calme et emplacements spacieux. à 20 min de la meret 5 min des commerces.
Propriétaires très sympathiques et disponibles.
Sanitaires neufs et très propres.
Piscine chauffée.
Terrain de pétanque et table de ping-pong à disposition.
Nous avons passé un agréable weekend.

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From the manager: Bonjour,

Nous vous remercions pour cet excellent retour d'expérience dans notre petit camping. Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que vous avez passé un agréable week-end au calme et entre amis.
Au plaisir de vous revoir,
Cordialement,
Delphine & Laurent


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping Le Picard

48 Voie Hubert

Lieu-dit Le Picard

Tournières

Calvados

France

14330

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

49.2308°N
0.93231°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Beach days around these parts have rather more significance than in many areas, as the nearest stretch of coastline is that of the D-Day Beaches. The beaches up here aren’t stuck in the past, though: memorials and museums rub alongside family-friendly stretches of sand. For the best mix of history and seaside fun, head to Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer (site of Omaha Beach) or Arromanches-les-Bains. History buffs will no doubt also want to spend at least a day in Bayeux, 20 minutes’ drive away. The ancient 68-metre Bayeux Tapestry draws in huge crowds, but it’s not the town’s only attraction: plan to spend some time visiting the Baron Gérard art museum and the Battle of Normandy, and wandering around the medieval centre. A little further afield (around an hour’s drive) are Mont Saint-Michel and Cherbourg's excellent Cité de la Mer maritime museum and aquarium.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Plage Du Village De Vacances 15.9 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Les Moulins 16 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Plage Du Monument 16.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Rue Richard 19.3 km Sea GoodN/AGoodGood
La Breche 25.4 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Le Picard have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Le Picard dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Picard? Beach days around these parts have rather more significance than in many areas, as the nearest stretch of coastline is that of the D-Day Beaches. The beaches up here aren’t stuck in … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Picard?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    If you arrive early, you are welcome to stay onsite until you can be checked in.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Picard? From $43.24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.